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Accura Healthcare of Kenesaw

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

100 West Elm Avenue, Kenesaw, NE 6895676 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.2/5

based on 13 Google reviews

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4
3
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4/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (10 vs median 5)

Bottom 25% in NE · Critically understaffed (RN) · Significantly below average staffing · Worst in ACCURA HEALTHCARE chain · $8,089 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While older reviews suggest a clean facility with active engagement, the recent trend of reports regarding communication barriers and financial security concerns is alarming. If you are considering this facility, we strongly recommend conducting an unannounced visit and asking for a clear policy on how they facilitate family contact and protect resident assets.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

13 reviews on Google
Accura HealthCare of Kenesaw presents a highly polarized experience, with older reviews praising the cleanliness and staff, while recent feedback highlights severe concerns regarding communication, financial security, and resident care. Families report significant difficulties in reaching loved ones and express deep distress over alleged mismanagement of personal funds. Potential visitors should be aware of the stark contrast between historical positive experiences and recent reports of neglect and lack of transparency.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff4.0Clean8.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemory2.0Comms1.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean, well-maintained facility
  • Friendly and attentive staff (historical)
  • Variety of resident activities

Concerns

  • Difficulty communicating with residents and lack of responsiveness to family inquiries (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2344.32018(4)4.02019(1)5.02021(3)2.32022(3)1.02024(1)1.02025(1)1.02026(1)

Distribution · 14 analyzed

5
5
4
4
3
0
2
0
1
5

How They Respond to Reviews

8%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the current staffing levels, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure residents receive timely assistance when they call for help?
  • 2I noticed some families have expressed difficulty with communication; what is your standard process for keeping family members updated on their loved one's daily status and health changes?
  • 3With the facility's current CMS health inspection rating, what specific steps is the leadership team taking to address these findings and improve the quality of care?
  • 4How does your team ensure that the activities offered are tailored to the specific cognitive needs of residents in memory care?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for notifying the primary family contact, and how quickly can a resident be transported to a hospital if needed?
  • 6I see that you have responded to some online feedback; how does the management team use input from families to make tangible improvements to the resident experience?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

My mother was in this nursing home for 3 years. It was always clean and my mother never mentioned any major problems. The care and attention the clients received was very good.

Long-term resident's family · 2019★★★★

Someone there or my sister stole all my dad money. Over 10 thousand dollars. I’ve been trying to reach my dad for like 6 months. They took his phone. when I call they don’t answer my calls.

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆

Not enough trying to work with type of residents. There are more psychological patients than geriatric.

Visitor · 2022☆☆☆☆
Source: 13 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.50hrs
66%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.87hrs
70%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
48%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
75%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

3

measures

Worse Than Avg

10

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility57.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
57.7%
US
93.4%
NE
92.9%
Adams
93.2%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
4.8%
US
12.1%
NE
4.3%
Adams
10.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.7%
US
15.4%
NE
20.8%
Adams
17.6%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.1%
US
19.5%
NE
19.3%
Adams
17.9%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.9%
US
15.3%
NE
19.1%
Adams
19.5%
🦠

Residents who got a urinary tract infection

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
7.6%
US
1.6%
NE
3.0%
Adams
2.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility45.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
45.5%
US
81.8%
NE
80.5%
Adams
75.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.6%
US
1.6%
NE
2.3%
Adams
1.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

12deficiencies
2penalties
Well above state avg (6.7)
14 complaint-triggered
$8,089 in fines

Families have filed multiple complaints triggering inspections at this facility, with recurring issues in resident safety, medication management, and infection control persisting across surveys. The facility has been cited for accident hazards appearing in three separate years, medication errors, and problems with physician visits and resident assessments. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeat violations in core care areas suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent quality standards.

Feb 17, 2026Complaint
4
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Aug 26, 2025Routine
6
0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0881Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0559Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Aug 26, 2025Complaint
2
0607Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Mar 18, 2025Complaint
2
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Aug 1, 2024Routine
10
0321Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0500Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Jun 25, 2024Complaint
2
0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Federal Penalties

Payment Denial

Aug 26, 2025

5-day denial

Fine

Mar 18, 2025

$8,089

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Accura Healthcare of Kenesaw

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Accura Healthcare

Chain Size

41 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 24 of 37 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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